IN CONVERSATION
The morning sun drenches Durban with warmth on Freedom Day as I begin working on this column. Twenty-nine years after the advent of democracy, I ask somebody who knows everything: “What is the future of Indians in South Africa?”
Hardly taking time to ponder, this is the immediate response I got: “Indian South Africans are a diverse and vibrant community with a rich culture and history.
“Despite facing discrimination and challenges in the past, Indian South Africans have made significant contributions to the country’s economy, politics and culture.
“Many have achieved success in business, academia and the arts and continue to play a key role in South Africa’s development.
“However, like many minority communities, Indian South Africans continue
